MSW Priority Deadline is January 15th, 2018!!!

About Our MSW Program

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If you have a passion for helping people and a desire to make the world a better place to live, then consider a career in social work. We invite you to join our community of learners, educators and practitioners striving to serve people and improve lives – locally, nationally and globally.

Our MSW program encourages students from diverse backgrounds to apply for admission. Diversity and Inclusion are consistent with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. (See more on our About page)

As a graduate student here, you will gain:

knowledge and the skills to respond to a wide range of human difficulties in a variety of settings.

an ethical commitment to advocate for under-served and oppressed populations.

the ability to respond creatively to the need for additional programs and resources. In addition to the MSW, the department offers a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and an undergraduate minor.

Ranked Among the Top 100 Graduate Social Work Programs

Advance Your Career

The MSW program at NC State prepares students with the skills, knowledge and values to optimize quality of life for all people. Our advanced generalist practice approach promotes cultural competence in our teaching, scholarship, advising and research. We offer two ways to earn your MSW degree:

The Traditional MSW option is a two-year, full-time program requiring the completion of 60 credit hours. To be considered for admission, applicants must have an undergraduate degree (in any discipline) from an accredited college or university, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0

The Advanced Standing MSW option is a 12-month intensive program beginning in the summer and requiring the completion of 39 credit hours. To be considered for admission, applicants must have a BSW degree from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, as well as a cumulative GPA of 3.5.

Our Model

Advanced Generalist Practice Model

Our MSW program equips students with the skills for advanced generalist practice in leadership roles. The advanced generalist model is designed for preparing practitioners with:

The knowledge and the skills to respond to a wide range of human difficulties and diverse client populations in a multitude of settings.

An ethical commitment to advocate for under-served and oppressed populations.

The ability to respond creatively to the need for additional programs and services.

Applying our practice

Research, Advocacy and Clinical Practice

MSW students develop the skills to practice in a variety of social work settings. In the classroom and in the community, students conduct independent research, learn clinical skills and treatment models to engage in policy advocacy and administration.

HRSA Grant Aids Graduate Student Support

Community Engagement

Addressing Shortage of Mental Health Professionals

NC State receives three-year, $1.1 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA).

Our graduate students benefit from working alongside faculty who are conducting research that matters.

Aware that professionals who can provide mental health and addiction treatment services to young adults – particularly in rural areas – are in short supply, our faculty leaders created the Behavioral Health Scholars Education and Training (BHSET) initiative.

The BHSET initiative focuses on integrating mental health care and physical health care. It provides MSW students who are interested in mental health or addiction treatment among adolescent populations with intensive, innovative education, training and internships. MSW students who are selected and participate in the BHSET program are eligible for a $10,000 stipend.